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Teachers

"They fall asleep in class. Throw ink on each other. Never come in Mondays. And they're just the teachers."

October 5, 1984 1h 47m 5.6/10 (76 votes)

Originally released in 1984. Teachers is a comedy/drama film. directed by Arthur Hiller.

Starring Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, and Judd Hirsch

Synopsis

A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write. Amid the daily chaos of teaching in an inner city school, Alex Jurel tries to decide if he will lie at his deposition to protect the school or tell the truth and risk throwing away his career.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 5, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (76 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • United Artists
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teachers about?

A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write. Amid the daily chaos of teach...

Who directed Teachers?

Teachers was directed by Arthur Hiller.

How long is Teachers?

Teachers has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Teachers released?

Teachers was released on October 5, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Teachers?

The main cast of Teachers includes Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Judd Hirsch, Ralph Macchio, Allen Garfield.